Christian Brothers University

Memphis, Tennessee
4-year Private university
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Overview

Christian Brothers University is a private institution established in 1871 with urban setting located at Memphis. It is ranked 13 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#13 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Urban
Location Memphis, Tennessee
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1871
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,253 Undergraduates
Website http://www.cbu.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$48,698
Cost of Attendance
$8,065
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $32,820
Outstate Tuition Fee $32,820
Room and Board Fees $9,140
$48,210 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

88% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

68 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language or, CAE - Grade C or, CPE - Grade C

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jul
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $48,698
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
17.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $19,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 28+, SAT 1300+, High School GPA 3.9
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Lasallian Scholarship
Total Worth $18,000
Eligibility Incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 25+, SAT 1200+;GPA 3.7+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Maurelian Scholarship
Total Worth $16,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 23+, SAT 1130=, High School GPA 3.5+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Deans' Scholarship
Total Worth $14,000
Eligibility ACT 21+;SAT 1060+;GPA 3.3+
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
University Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000
Eligibility incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria ACT 19+;SAT 1000+;GPA 3.1+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details For students with interest in the sciences. Awards will be offered to exceptional students and will be renewable throughout their time at CBU. Recipients will be selected based on an application and essay, demonstrated interest in the sciences, and community involvement. Recipients will be expected to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA, measured at academic year end, while carrying a full academic schedule at CBU. The Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation Science Scholarship Fund is offered every four years. DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2016
Catholic High School Scholarships
Total Worth $3,000, renewable annually
Details All full-time, traditional, undergraduate freshmen. Graduation from a Catholic high school and No additional application is required.
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Students

1,253 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
79% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
44% Students graduate within 6 years